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The Virgin Queen
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The Virgin Queen

1955-07-22 · 92 min · ★ 7.0

Drama · History · Romance

Sir Walter Raleigh overcomes court intrigue to win favor with the Queen in order to get financing for a proposed voyage to the New World.

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Directors
Henry Koster
Production companies
20th Century Fox
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

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Richard ToddRichard ToddSir Walter Raleigh
Bette DavisBette DavisQueen Elizabeth I
Joan CollinsJoan CollinsBeth Throgmorton
Jay RobinsonJay RobinsonChadwick
Herbert MarshallHerbert MarshallLord Leicester
Dan O'HerlihyDan O'HerlihyLord Derry
Robert DouglasRobert DouglasSir Christopher Hatton
Romney BrentRomney BrentFrench Ambassador
Leslie ParrishLeslie ParrishAnne
Lisa DanielsLisa DanielsMary
Gertrude AstorGertrude AstorLady-in-Waiting - 2nd Group
Rod TaylorRod TaylorCpl. Gwilym
Noel DraytonNoel DraytonTailor

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